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Black History Month Read Alouds

Honor Black History Month in your classroom with read alouds that spotlight significant figures, events, and contributions. This collection includes powerful stories that foster understanding, respect, and appreciation for Black history and culture. Engage your students in meaningful conversations and inspire them with narratives of courage, resilience, and achievement.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Audio Book

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Audio Book
Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, History, History: USA, Holidays, Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. is a wonderful introduction for children to learn about this influential leader and activist best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence. Children will learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s childhood, college years, leading the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and the bus boycott, his “I Have A Dream,” speech, and his assassination. Fun facts are also included like: Did you know Martin asked Coretta to marry him on their first date? And Did you know that Dr. King was arrested for organizing the bus boycott? This audiobook is a valuable resource for celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and honoring his work and life as a civil rights leader.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Martin, Boycott, Segregation, Bus, Civil Rights, MLK, Black History

"Martin's Big Words" | Picture Book Read Aloud

"Martin's Big Words" | Picture Book Read Aloud
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Black History Month, Reading, Martin Luther King Day, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

This is a picture book read aloud for "Martin's Big Words." This packet is complete with focus questions and graphic organizers . Included: - Writing prompts - Spotting symbolism - Vocabulary crossword - Quote connection & so much more! All you have to do is print and go.

Author Creatively Gifted

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Gratitude Jar Thanksgiving Activity - Thanksgiving Craft

Gratitude Jar Thanksgiving Activity - Thanksgiving Craft
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, 4th Of July, April Fools, Arbor Day, Back To School, Birthdays, Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Earth Day, Easter, Election Day, End Of Year, Father's Day, First Day of School, Graduation, Grandparent's Day, Halloween, Hanukkah, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, Labor Day, Last Day of School, Leap Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, New Year's Day, Pi Day, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Veteran's Day, Women's History, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Social Studies, Life Studies, Psychology, Life Skills, Special Resources, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Read Alouds, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts

Bring on the Thanksgiving vibes with the Gratitude Jar Thanksgiving Activity ! This 10 page craft is perfect for kids to reflect on what they're thankful for, beyond just mashed potatoes and pie. It’s a hands-on activity where students create their very own Gratitude Jar, stuffed with colorful hearts filled with their thanks. Spoiler alert: You might even get a “thank you” note to YOU for assigning this gem (or, you know, maybe just a heart that says “recess”). Each page is designed for easy prep and maximum fun. Students will cut, color, and write down the things that warm their hearts, family, friends, pets, pizza... you name it! By the end, they’ll have a bright, festive jar that’ll make them proud to show off their creativity and thoughtful side. This craft isn't just fun; it sneaks in a little reflection and writing practice too. Plus, there’s no glitter involved, so your classroom or dining table is safe from becoming a sparkly war zone. Perfect for Thanksgiving lessons or as a festive family activity, this project guarantees smiles, heartfelt moments, and maybe even a few "aww" reactions. So grab the scissors, crayons, and a little gratitude, it's time to jar up those thanks! Enjoy!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

Tags Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Math, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Thanksgiving Gratitude, Gratitude Jar, Winter Craft

Martin's Big Words Book Companion Read Aloud Activities

Martin's Big Words Book Companion Read Aloud Activities
Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, History, History: USA, Holidays, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Read Alouds, Activities

Martin's Big Words Book Companion Read Aloud Activities: An Elementary-Middle School Resource The Martin's Big Words Book Companion Read Aloud Activities is a comprehensive educational tool primarily tailored to upper elementary to middle school students. It brings compelling and versatile worksheets that can seamlessly align with different subjects such as social studies, language arts, or holidays-themed curriculums and are adaptable for varying learning contexts: Individual homework assignments Small group activities Whole group instruction Guided reading groups Literature circles. Taking the impactful picture book 'Martin's Big Words' by Doreen Rappaport as its focal point — a poignant narrative revolving around the civil rights movement and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s significant role in advocating equality — this resource is an essential guide for teachers striving to introduce complex themes using quality materials. Inclusive Reading Activities: The package includes 30 ready-to-use reading activities like: Making predictions before reading the book; Identifying story elements; \ Analyzing character development; \ Facing challenges; \ Digging into symbolism; \ Fathoming leader’s traits via historical figures like Dr. Martin Luther King & Mahatma Gandhi etc. "\ \ Leveraging these versatile worksheets cultivates enhanced cognitive thinking skills—students engage in plot mapping, in-depth illustration analysis for making informed inferences while systematically employing text-based evidence in their daily responses, adapting to their respective academic proficiency levels. Digital accessibility is also embedded within the resources pack through QR code cards ensuring practical access— whether it's home-based learning or interactive school station card activities with peers/partners. Note : This companion does not include 'Martin's Big Words'; the book needs to be purchased separately. It solely supplements read-aloud activities based on the book. Achieving Your Teaching Goals: Whether you are aiming to improve comprehension capabilities of students steadily every day using these enriching worksheets or triggering meaningful discussions surrounding pivotal historical events post-reading sessions during literacy circles – This dynamic aid has you covered! Empower your teaching strategies with the 'Martin's Big Words Book Companion Read-Aloud Activities' , a must-have for every educator!

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Martin Luther King, Civil Rights Movement, Doreen Rappaport, Picture Book, Reading Activities

"Let the Children March" Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities

"Let the Children March" Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Read Alouds, Activities

Let the Children March Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities This read-aloud book companion activity packet for Monica Clark-Robinson's inspiring masterpiece, Let the Children March is perfect for students of 3rd to 6th grade. The resource comes with 36 diverse reading activities ideal for tailoring optimal learning experiences. Main Themes Explored Civil rights movement Leadership quality Community values Societal issues and more. The Rich Compilation of Activities include: Prediction exercises even before opening the book, boosting anticipation and articulation skills. Routines to identify story elements like plot points or character arcs, enhancing engagement with storylines. Deductive reasoning tasks through problem-solution pattern identification. Login Interactive Exercises: Narrative sequencing: Students sequence events chronologically to understand time progression in stories better. Cause-effect relationship evaluation : To induce organized structural thinking patterns. Character-focused assignments helps learners delve into detailed introspection appraising physical emotions voiced thoughts which enable children associate narrative events with personal feelings hence developing empathy while building analytical capabilities. Please note: You will need a separate copy of Let the Children March as this resource only caters activity guidance. . This comprehensive linguistically enriching program guarantees an enjoyable reading journey honing language handling skills while enabling educators to seamlessly integrate it into their curriculums on civil rights or literary device understanding. Let The Children March - Read Aloud Book Companion Activities is set meticulously for your ease!

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Civil Rights, Book Companion, Reading Activities, Character Analysis, Critical Thinking

Black History Month Virtual Library

Black History Month Virtual Library
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Black History Month, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Read Alouds

This resource is a virtual library for Black History Month. On each slide, there is a clickable story for students to listen to featuring a Black author.

Author Joyful Noise Teaching

Tags Storytelling, Virtual, Library, Blach History, Holiday Activity, Virtual Field Trip Black History Month